Spend Management
U.S. Bank Debuts Business-Focused Checking and Spend Management Tools
April 14, 2025

U.S. Bank has introduced an all-in-one checking account combined with payments acceptance capabilities for small businesses.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Unattended Retail
Inside the Quiet Boom of Retail Lockers and Smart Shelves
April 14, 2025

The pressures facing retailers were in place long before tariffs and the specter of rising inflation dominated headlines. They’ve been dealing with theft (also known as shrinkage) and the changing expectations of consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Fraud Prevention
Acquirers Step Up Battle Against Fraud With GenAI, Biometrics Push
April 14, 2025

For merchants seeking to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience to their consumers, fraud remains a persistent concern. And while they look to acquirers to offer up the payment innovations that help satisfy customers’ desires to transact digitally on their mobile devices, they also want acquirers...

Digital Payments
Convenience Drives Digital Wallet Use for More Than Half of Consumers
April 14, 2025

Budget-conscious consumers reach for debit cards to maintain financial discipline, while the allure of rewards continues to fuel credit card use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Connected Economy
CE100 Index Shrugs Off JPMorgan and Delta’s Warnings and Rallies 4.9%
April 14, 2025

The whipsaw action in stocks — as tariffs were on, then (largely) off with a 90-day pause, and then focused on China (mostly) — brought the markets back from the brink of bear territory by the end of last week. Get the Full Story Complete...

Legal
Frozen Funds Still Unresolved as Synapse Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion
April 14, 2025

The protracted Synapse Financial Technologies bankruptcy is nearing its final stages with a whimper rather than a bang. Late last week (April 10) Trustee Jelena McWilliams filed a status report with the Central California Bankruptcy Court that laid the ground for dismissal or conversion of...

Loyalty & Rewards
Expedia’s Private-Label Push Turns Loyalty Points Into Economic Leverage
April 14, 2025

Tariffs are at the top of many people’s minds, inflation is volatile, and consumers are discerning about where and when they will spend their money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

SMBs
Too Many Small Businesses Now Bet Tomorrow’s Survival on Today’s Sales
April 14, 2025

If small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy, they may be feeling a bit anemic, at least when it comes to their finances.  There’s not enough cash in the coffers, and the avenues through which capital can be replenished are increasingly hard to navigate....

artificial intelligence
Sam Altman: OpenAI Has Reached Roughly 800 Million Users
April 13, 2025

OpenAI’s CEO says the generative artificial intelligence (AI) startup has reached approximately 800 million people. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...